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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,223.37, 98,260.66 and 45,722.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,223.37, 98,260.66 and 45,722.95 is: 63,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,223.37 : 98,260.66 = 45,722.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,223.37/98,260.66 = 45,722.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,223.37x = 98,260.66 × 45,722.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,223.37x = 4,492,767,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,767,244.15/71,223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,079.96

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